Teardrops (Rictameter)

by Ann Stareyes   Oct 13, 2005


My first Rictameter:

Teardrops
Each one that falls
Holds precious memories
That I will always recall
Just remember when you see a teardrop
That flows so freely down a cheek
I hope at that moment
You think of me
Teardrops...

Rictameter:
A rictameter is a nine line poetry form. The 1st and the last lines are the same and the syllable count is as follows: -

Line 1 - 2 syllables - same as line 9
Line 2 - 4 syllables
Line 3 - 6 syllables
Line 4 - 8 syllables
Line 5 - 10 syllables
Line 6 - 8 syllables
Line 7 - 6 syllables
Line 8 - 4 syllables
Line 9 - 2 syllables - same as line 1

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  • 18 years ago

    by RainbowSlider

    You really got that ricameter going on.

  • 18 years ago

    by lilia

    Great poem, i loved it!!! very short and sweet.. if you get a chance please check out my poems

  • 18 years ago

    by Helga Ross

    Wonderful!!! Absolutely amazing!!

  • 18 years ago

    by rebeccaxX

    This poem may be shoet but i reall y like it. it explins alot in such a small poem, great job. -rebecca

  • 18 years ago

    by brittany osborne

    I like your poem